IS 3730 : 1988 Specification for High Density Polyethylene Bucket

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes the requirements, and methods ofsampling and test for HDPE buckets of up to 20-litre capacity, thesizes commonly used in household and industry.

2 References

IS 2 :1960 Rules for roundingoff numerical values

IS 2530 : 1963Methods of test for polyethylene moulding materials andpolyethylene compounds

IS 2828 : 1964Glossary of terms used in the Plastic industry

IS 7328 : 1974Specification for high density polyethylene materialsfor moulding and extrusion

IS 10141 : 1982Positive list of constituents of polyethylene in contactwith foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water

IS 10146 : 1982Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with foodstuffspharmaceuticals and drinking water